The official "What did you do to your jet boat today" thread.

[3 green tornados]

Tired of fighting to keep the “sound deadening” or insulating material from falling so I just used the seat bolts and fender washers to hold it up. Replaced cracked bilge pump hose. Also decided the small scrape on the keel that is almost to the fiberglass could wait until seasons end…if flex tape holds up tomorrow. Saw An old Bayliner with about 8’x2’ section of it below the water line and the owner said it’s been that way for three years now. Local lake tomorrow, then a week on the river starting Monday.

 

[1WetBoat]

Finally got around to adding my small flag holders to the bimini rear "legs". I got the idea from another post on this forum but cant remember the name. Held up really well with no signs of issues.

 

[3 green tornados]

Replaced all bulbs on the trailer today. The two rear mini wedge base bulbs (syllabus #193) were corroded and had melted the base so I had to use a torch to get it hot enough to reshape for the new bulbs after using a small pick to break out the old bulbs. As an FYI 194 wedge base bulbs have the same filament layout and dimensions as a 193 but only pull .28 amps instead of .33 amps.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

Removing snaps and prepping for my Marine Mat installation tomorrow. I didn’t expect to be able to install this weekend but my MM got here very early. Thanks @JetBoatPilot!

You're welcome!

 

[JetBoatPenguin]

Bought a battery powered libation station for the spouse's birthday....install pending....but apparently it can create 80 pitchers of all types of beverages. Thinking of a transom table mount....

 

[drewkaree]

Bought a battery powered libation station for the spouse's birthday....install pending....but apparently it can create 80 pitchers of all types of beverages. Thinking of a transom table mount....View attachment 183188

Get one of those Igloo/Coleman/Frigidaire ice machines that make the little bullet ice cubes. Those work the absolute best in those machines, and clog up far less. 1800 also makes great flavors if they sell them in your area, but DIY is the best way to go, if you're so inclined.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Led lights fully enclosed

 

[HangOutdoors]

Sort of. I picked up this 5 drawer cart at harbor freight. It is only for boat tools and stuff that way i can wheel it ouy mext to the boat when i am working on it.

 

[adrianp89]

Noticed a broken bunk today. Quickly replaced them.

 

[h2oskierfl95]

Finally! Been wanting to do this for awhile; in-line mixer to flush engines with Salt-Off.

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Looks great! What is the mixing ratio?

 

[adrianp89]

Also forgot to add, I attempted a small repair. One of the renters somehow put a 1/2” hole towards the front of the boat. Bought some Marine-Tex to see how it went. Not perfect but significantly better than it was. Probably will get the matching white in a spray can to cover it up.

 

[DRock3d]

@HangOutdoors I've got the same cart setup pretty much the same way. I recommend the black drawer trim for $10 it looks a lot better. Also if you get some harbor freight magnet you can put em on the lid to hang wrenches and ratchets.

I got mine years back for $160 before the stupid tariffs kicked in (you know the ones that cost the US consumer, not the Chinese). Easily the best tool cart for the money even at the higher price, heavier gauge than anything you can buy at a big box store.

 

[HangOutdoors]

@HangOutdoors I've got the same cart setup pretty much the same way. I recommend the black drawer trim for $10 it looks a lot better. Also if you get some harbor freight magnet you can put em on the lid to hang wrenches and ratchets.

I got mine years back for $160 before the stupid tariffs kicked in (you know the ones that cost the US consumer, not the Chinese). Easily the best tool cart for the money even at the higher price, heavier gauge than anything you can buy at a big box store.

Harbor Freight, on sale last weekend $189 out the door. Have magnetic paper towel holder, several hooks, cup holder and trays. Also I purchased the side table. Was going to grey with the blacked out chrome but wanted to be blue like the boat.

 

[seanmclean]

Finally got around to adding my small flag holders to the bimini rear "legs". I got the idea from another post on this forum but cant remember the name. Held up really well with no signs of issues.

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Do you have a link to that product (or is that the name you can't remember, lol)?

 

[1WetBoat]

Do you have a link to that product (or is that the name you can't remember, lol)?

Here is the link: Bonwin Flag Pole Rings

 

[adrianp89]

Pulled the pump. Took it to a local shop to put in new impeller and wear ring. Guy said he had to spot weld a bolt to the wear ring to get it out. Well worth $50 not having to deal with either.

 

[Hilario Perez]

Are you putting new impellers because I’m looking to change mine’s out in a couple of weeks if so if you could share which ones are you replacing them with. Thank you

 

[adrianp89]

Are you putting new impellers because I’m looking to change mine’s out in a couple of weeks if so if you could share which ones are you replacing them with. Thank you

i just went with OEM ones, took about a month to get in.

 

[Hilario Perez]

Oh ok I’m thinking of putting solas my local shop says that they are very good And the price is not bad I think two of them are a little over 600 bucks. Thank you

 

[Babin Farms]

Acid washed the hull a few days back, rinsed down the interior and scrubbed the Seadeck.